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Santana Minerals has been granted a crucial 25-year mining permit for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project in New Zealand, paving the way for construction and gold production pending environmental approvals.

BlueScope has appointed Tania Archibald as its new Managing Director and CEO, succeeding Mark Vassella who retires after eight years. Archibald’s extensive internal experience positions her to lead the company’s next strategic phase.

McLaren Minerals Limited has announced a fully underwritten non-renounceable pro-rata entitlement offer to raise approximately $3.6 million, issuing new shares at 1.8 cents each with free-attaching options. The capital raise aims to fund exploration and development activities as the company advances its mining projects.

McLaren Minerals has launched a fully underwritten A$3.6 million entitlement offer to accelerate development of its McLaren titanium project, offering shareholders discounted shares and options.

City Chic Collective reports solid revenue growth driven by a 10% increase in ANZ sales and a resilient, profitable US business despite tariff challenges.

Uvre Limited reports compelling high-grade rock chip assays from its New Zealand gold projects, with drilling advancing at its flagship Waitekauri site near OceanaGold’s Waihi mine. The results underscore significant exploration upside in historically rich brownfields areas.

Barton Gold Holdings reminds eligible shareholders that its Share Purchase Plan (SPP) closes on 6 November 2025, offering shares at $1.25 each, the same price as a recent institutional placement. The SPP provides a cost-free opportunity for Australian and New Zealand investors to increase their stake ahead of the company’s next growth phase.

Infini Resources Limited has launched a non-renounceable pro-rata entitlement offer to raise approximately A$533,000 through Loyalty Options, alongside a separate allocation of 6 million options to its Joint Lead Managers. The capital raise aims to support ongoing exploration activities amid a complex risk landscape.

Wesfarmers has updated details on its 2025 special dividend, confirming a fully franked payout of $0.40 per share alongside a $1.10 capital return, both payable in December following shareholder approval.

Shriro Holdings updates shareholders on proposed buy-backs that could reshape voting power, with major stakes changing hands and key players abstaining from votes.

Whitefield Income Limited has launched a $40 million Share Purchase Plan offering eligible shareholders a discounted entry point to increase their holdings ahead of the December dividend.

Orthocell has completed its first Remplir™ surgical case in Hong Kong, marking a pivotal step in its Asian commercialisation strategy. The launch at the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Congress and partnership with MontsMed set the stage for broader regional growth.